Al Pinkerton MP: written questions
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Parking: FinesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128567More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what information his Department holds on the average administrative cost to local authorities of (a) processing and (b) cancelling incorrectly issued Penalty Charge Notices.
Answer: The Department does not hold data on the administrative costs to local authorities regarding the processing or cancellation of incorrectly issued Penalty Charge Notices. Individual local authorities are required to publish annual reports relating to civil...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Assets: Surrey HeathDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128138More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of access to community spaces in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: As I emphasised during a recent Westminster Hall debate, the Government recognises and celebrates the contribution that community spaces make to local people and we have taken steps to support more communities to have access to shared environments. The Na...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEating Disorders: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128136More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help improve support for people with eating disorders in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The Department is working closely with NHS England to strengthen community-based eating disorder services and to improve outcomes and recovery for patients, including in Surrey Heath.Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning mental h...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: Surrey HeathDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128135More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes to the Mental Health Investment Standard on access to mental health services in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: There has been no specific assessment of the impact of the Mental Health Investment Standard for the Surrey Heath constituency. The Mental Health Investment Standard is a national initiative which requires integrated care boards (ICBs) to increase investm...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented Housing: MouldMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128134More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle damp and mould in social housing in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer: The first phase of Awaab’s Law, which came into force on 27 October 2025, requires all social landlords to repair emergency hazards within 24 hours and fix dangerous damp and mould within fixed timescales.My Department published a response to our consulta...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordExport Health CertificatesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128123More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many Export Health Certificates were granted to UK businesses for goods destined for the EU in 2025.
Answer: The number of Export Health Certificates issued for goods destined to the EU in 2025 is publicly available as open data and can be found at the following link Export Health Certificates. Defra is unable to confirm if the exporters are UK businesses.
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordExport Health Certificates: CostsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128122More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the average cost to businesses is for securing Export Health Certificates.
Answer: The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) does not charge a fee for issuing the Export Health Certificate in relation to the export of live animals and products of animal origin. Exporters are responsible for the costs associated with inspection and certi...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordOrigin Marking: UK Trade with EUTreasuryTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128121More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many Certificates of Origin were granted to UK businesses for goods destined for the EU in 2025.
Answer: HMRC does not hold information on how many Certificates of Origin were granted to UK businesses for goods destined for the EU in 2025.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordOrigin Marking: CostsTreasuryTabled 17 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128120More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what is the average cost to businesses for securing Certificate of Origin documentation.
Answer: HMRC does not hold information about the average cost to businesses of securing origin documentation.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAirports: EuropeHome OfficeTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127961More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate her Department has made of the most frequently used European airports by UK travellers between January and April 2026.
Answer: The Home Office has not made an estimate of the most frequently used European airports by UK travellers between January and April 2026. Border Force’s systems are designed to manage arrivals to the UK and do not routinely record or report the European air...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAfrica: MediaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127692More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the role of UK support in strengthening the (a) resilience and (b) long-term sustainability of independent media organisations acro
Answer: We remain steadfast in our commitment to media freedom in Africa and around the world, and recognise the vital role that journalists play in upholding human rights, supporting accountable governance, and protecting democracy. We have already taken signifi...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordTransport: EU CountriesDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127365More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the Entry Exit Scheme on UK travellers and transport flows.
Answer: The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) was fully implemented across all Schengen countries on 10 April 2026, and the UK Government continues to engage the European Commission and member states to seek prioritisation of fluidity at the border. Additionally, my dep...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFreight: UK Trade with EUDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127364More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what representations she has made to EU counterparts on the application of mobility rules to UK haulage operators.
Answer: The Government continues to listen to concerns raised by sectors affected by the 90/180 rules and will advocate for British citizens abroad. The UK Government is also making every effort to engage with the EU as it rolls out its implementation of Exit and...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFreight: UK Trade with EUDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127363More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the EU’s 90/180 day rule on UK-based haulier operations since the introduction of the Entry Exit Scheme.
Answer: The Government continues to listen to concerns raised by sectors affected by the 90/180 rules and will advocate for British citizens abroad. The UK Government is also making every effort to engage with the EU as it rolls out its implementation of Exit and...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration Controls: EU CountriesHome OfficeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127362More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate she has made of the number of occasions on which European airports have suspended the Entry/Exit System since its full introduction on 6 April.
Answer: The Entry/Exit System (EES) was fully implemented across all Schengen countries on 10 April 2026.EES is an EU system and its implementation is a matter for the EU and member states. The Home Office does not record suspension of border control processes in...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFreight: UK Trade with EUDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127361More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate she has made of how many haulier firms have been barred from re-entry to the EU since the start of the phased introduction of the Entry Exit Scheme due to exceeding the EU's 90/180 day rule.
Answer: The Department for Transport does not hold this information. The 90/180 limit is a fundamental part of the EU’s conditions of entry for third country nationals to its territory, including for visa-free travel for short-term visits. As such, it is not UK G...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFreight: UK Trade with EUDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127360More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate she has made of the number of haulier firms which have reported receiving fines for exceeding the EU's 90/180 day rule since the start of the phased introduction of the Entry Exit Scheme.
Answer: The Department for Transport does not hold this information. The 90/180 limit is a fundamental part of the EU’s conditions of entry for third country nationals to its territory, including for visa-free travel for short-term visits. As such, it is not UK G...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPovertyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126938More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of trends in the level of financial hardship among people not eligible for support due to existing means-testing arrangements.
Answer: The department's headline poverty statistics, Households Below Average Income (HBAI) statistics - GOV.UK show trends in income-based poverty back to 1994/95, including breakdowns regarding whether families are in receipt of means-tested benefits or not. T...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: Earnings RulesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126937More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of household income rules within Universal Credit on individuals without independent access to financial resources.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment Schemes: Skilled WorkersDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126936More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that jobseekers with professional experience are supported to secure employment reflecting their skills and experience.
Answer: This Government is committed to delivering an employment support system that is personalised to individual needs. All jobseekers are entitled to tailored and flexible support through Jobcentre Plus. Work Coaches offer personalised advice to help individua...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Licences: HealthDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126473More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of delays in medical driving licence decisions by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency on the ability of affected people to (a) access employme
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) aims to process all applications as quickly as possible. In the interests of road safety, the DVLA must be satisfied that the required medical standards are met before a licence is issued. Applications where ...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Licences: HealthDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126472More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of funding available to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency to process medical driving licence applications.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) aims to process all applications as quickly as possible. In the interests of road safety, the DVLA must be satisfied that the required medical standards are met before a licence is issued. Applications where ...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Licences: HealthDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126471More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent estimate she has made of the number of driving licence applications delayed due to medical evidence requirements.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) aims to process all applications as quickly as possible. In the interests of road safety, the DVLA must be satisfied that the required medical standards are met before a licence is issued. Applications where ...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Licences: HealthDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126470More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the accessibility of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency for applicants seeking updates on medical driving licence cases.
Answer: In 2025/26 the average time to make a licensing decision in cases where a medical condition(s) needed to be investigated before a licence could be issued was 56.66 days. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is currently reviewing the content of...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Licences: HealthDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126469More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to improve communication between the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency and medical professionals in the processing of driving licence applications.
Answer: In 2025/26 the average time to make a licensing decision in cases where a medical condition(s) needed to be investigated before a licence could be issued was 56.66 days. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is currently reviewing the content of...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
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